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Review on Waterproof TKSTAR GPS Tracker TK905: Real Time Vehicle Tracker with Strong Magnet for Motorcycles, Trucks - Anti-Theft Alarm and Tracking Device by Adam Krueger

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Peace of mind: GPS tracker

Of the four cars in my house, two are parked on the street three blocks from me. I need a GPS tracker that will warn me of potential dangers and help me locate my car if it's stolen. TKStar gives me peace of mind at a very reasonable price. SpeedTalk for $5/month (purchased separately from Revain) is no problem either. After activating the SIM card online and getting the assigned phone number, insert it into the device. Then you need to check some basic rules with the device: You send a message to your tracker: gprs123456Tracker replies: gprs ok You send a message again: apn123456 wholesaleTracker replies: apn ok Then you can fine-tune the settings via the app. The short brochure supplied with the device contains additional text commands. If you enter the wrong command, your tracker will respond with "wth?" No, seriously, "wrong command". The app allows you to set the device to notify you when it vibrates, low battery, geofenced/entered, etc. At the same time as I was testing this device, I used a third SIM card to operate an old smartphone as a tracker. similar functionality. Data usage was high and the battery drained quickly. This is only a viable choice if Wi-Fi/power is always available. It took me some trial and error to figure out which settings to use. Sleep mode means the tracker wakes up every 12 hours and tells you its location. In sleep mode, sensors can still be triggered to alert you. When the tracker is in sleep mode (offline), the application cannot send commands, but direct texts. I'm in the process of deleting my mobile number from the app so I only get notifications from the app. My $5 plan still has lots of data to use, but not much text.

Pros
  • Strong magnets and easy to install
Cons
  • Expensive